This is my first time participating in Coloradolady's Vintage Thingies Thursday. My Mom takes part in it every week and so today I'm taking a page from her book.
The reason I decided to participate this week is because I recently "inherited" some very special vintage thingies. My Aunt Pam and Uncle Joe will soon be retiring to paradise! To get ready for their new life in a new (smaller) home, they have been passing along items they can't take with them. Today I am sharing with you some Christmas treasures that my Aunt Pam made many moons ago. I can't remember the exact year...but I know it was 1980 at least...maybe in the late 70's.
As you can see, there are 4 stockings and a tree skirt. My camera doesn't do them justice. They're beautiful and believe it or not they look like they were made yesterday!!!These family heirlooms are so special to me because my Aunt Pam is so special to me. I've always felt a special bond with her...my Mom even calls me "Pam" and Aunt Pam "Keri" ALL THE TIME. I have lots of memories and moments with her that I will always treasure. Like being up late at night, watching an old movie, eating cold fried chicken and having girl talk while everyone else was in bed. I am the oldest of all the cousins and Aunt Pam always made me feel special, letting me stay up to help her cook or read a book while the other kids went down for naps. I know I can talk to her about anything. I hope I don't embarrass you, Aunt Pam...I love you so much and thank you for allowing me to have your Christmas treasures!
19 comments:
Awww. That's really sweet!
Totally wonderful treasured keepsakes! I am so glad to see you are using them! That is great!
Aunt Pam had the good fortune of having you the way a grandma has a granddaughter. All hers to spoil!
So who is your mama?
Maureen - I made a link to my Mom's blog in the first paragraph of this post, just after the link to Coloradolady. :)
Lovely holiday items you shared today. Most of all the memories and treasures you will always have from people you truly loved.
If I can type with teary eyes, I just want to say thanks for the sweet blog. I know you will cherish the skirt & stockings, but you are so right on in your priorities: relationships are priceless! Love you Keri-kins.
Oh, this is a LOVELY post, Keri!!! I LOVE how the inherited items look in your home.
I didn't do a VTT this week - - - I just couldn't get it done.
I love all the Christmas fabrics.
What wonderful family heirlooms! Aren't handmade just the best? They're wonderful, and they really do look to be in great shape!
Happy VTT!
Carol
P.S. I heart your Mom! She is a riot!
So nice that you got these lovely things, and so nice that you wanted them too!
Kathy
Welcome to VTT, Keri; great story!
Oh they are indeed fabulous and welcome to vtt! Cant wait to see more :)
Tracy
Welcome to Vintage Thingies Thursday!
That is sooooo sweet! Your Aunt Pam did a fantastic job in making those stockings and tree skirt! I'm sure that you will Treasure them forever!
How very sweet that these were passed down to you from your special aunt! Happy VTT
Jocelyn
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I think you and your aunt have only spoiled each other with love. It's a wonderful thing..and such sweet treasures she gave to you. Happy VTT Keri..I've become a follower,I like your blog and you write so sweet. You sound like a wonderful young lady..
Welcome to Vintage Thingies Thursday...you feel free to jump in anytime and join us!! I love your stockings, but I was really eyeing that tree skirt, trying to figure out how I could make one....I love it! Great post today, I have two Aunts who are most special to me too! Happy VTT and have a great weekend.
Wow - - - just LOOK at all these comments AND you picked up a new follower - - - well, at LEAST one, I didn't check in your list, I just saw the comment from CC
:-)
welcome to VTT. You inherited some very special Christmas items. The tree skirt is so pretty.
I love your Christmas items Pam gave you. I didn't realize she was so talented in sewing. She must be having fun making things for the newest arrival!!!
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